The Chicago Bears could use help in the trenches, especially on defense. Their defensive line failed to put pressure on the quarterback last season, which is why taking a shot at acquiring Dexter Lawrence makes perfect sense right now.
Lawrence is trying to force his way out of the New York Giants. He also wants to get a new deal, and the Bears would be wise to give him one. According to CBS Sports insider Jonathan Jones, their asking price might be right down the Bears' alley.
"The acquiring team will likely have to pay Lawrence a salary in the high-20s upon trading for him," Jones wrote. "... Quinnen Williams went for a first and second back at the trade deadline, and that generally seems like a fair price for Lawrence."
The Bears Should Make a Run at Dexter Lawrence
The Bears have enough draft capital in 2026 and 2027 to make a compelling offer for Lawrence's services. Moreover, they could also try to include Grady Jarrett in a trade package to lower the asking price by giving the Giants a starting-caliber defensive tackle to replace the veteran with.
Granted, Lawrence is coming off the worst statistical season of his career, logging just 0.5 sacks and 31 tackles after amassing 9.0 sacks and 44 tackles, respectively, two seasons ago. However, he's 28 years old, didn't miss a single game last season, and might only need a change of scenery to thrive again after playing for a rather dismal Giants franchise.
The Bears gave Jarrett a three-year, $42.75 million deal to have him anchor the defensive line and shut down the run, and that wasn't the case at all in his first season in Chicago. He was banged up and inefficient, and the Bears' rather passive defensive line led to quarterbacks standing comfortably in the pocket, delivering darts to their receivers moving through the secondary.
The Giants are adamant about not giving up Lawrence without a fight, but with stalled conversations and an amicable resolution looking unlikely, their best chance to land a solid return for his services comes by moving him before the actual draft.
Of course, the Bears could take a difference-maker with the No. 25 pick, with guys like Zion Young or Emmanuel McNeil-Warren potentially up for grabs in that range. Nevertheless, Lawrence is a bona fide player and a proven commodity in this league, and unlike most rookies, he'd be able to make an impact on Dennis Allen's defense from day one. If the opportunity is there, Chicago just has to take it.
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